Thankful

I had a moment this weekend, as I was loading the dishwasher for the third time that day, where I couldn't help but think about my childhood and how I grew up without modern conveniences. Since I grew up with no electricity or technology of any kind (other than a radio), I was completely out of my element when I went to a friends house.
I had always heard of TV dinners and imagined it was an amazing meal prepared by your mom and served to you in front of the TV. I was surprised to learn it was a tiny box pulled from a freezer, with food that didn't look so good. I'm thankful I learned TV dinners are not yummy.
I loved dreaming about dishwashers and was envious that all my friends had one. When I had the chance to use one for the first time, I was a junior in high school. I had no idea there was such a thing as a special dishwasher powder, and flooded my friend's house after filling the bottom of the dishwasher with hand dish washing detergent. I'm thankful my friend's mom didn't kill me.
We had no running water. Of course, all of my friends did.  When I stayed over at a friend's house and took an hour long hot water shower, I learned that probably wasn't a good idea. Especially when her dad needed to get ready for work. Who knew there wasn't an endless supply? I'm thankful for not getting into hot water with her parents.
Jell-o Jell-o Jell-o. My friends talked about how great it was. It was jiggly and sweet and everybody made it for Thanksgiving. I had to get some and decided to buy a little package and surprise my family. The only surprise was that it needed to be refrigerated, and putting it outside to chill on a cool afternoon only turned it into a cold sweet soup. I'm thankful for pie.

Comments

[Dede Warren]

I was going to say that I can't imagine growing up as you did... but actually I can. Thanks for sharing a snippet of your childhood with us, I am sure though not filled with dishwashers and jello, it must have been quite amazing. It certainly is fun to hear about!

Happy Holidays to you both,
Dede

[kasey]

hope you had a lovely one girls.
k-

[Jeanne]

I love that you took an hour long hot shower. How strange so many things must have been. I have to say that I don't think you missed out on jello:-) You were a beautiful little girl. Have a wonderful week.

[Teresa Sheeley]

Hi Serena,

I can relate a little to your story. My younger years were growing up on an reservation; and when I went to my friends on the other side of town, I was completely fascinated with the things they had, dishwashers, washers/dryers, all kinds of good stuff. :) I will take pie over jello anyday. Especially huckleberry!

Teresa
xo

[Bethie]

I loved getting a glimpse into your childhood, Serena. What a colorful upbringing. I also didn't live in a house with a dishwasher until high school, but that was because we lived in military housing most all of my childhood. I'll bet you have learned not to take anything for granted...thanks for sharing! By the way, I agree with Jeanne...you didn't miss out on too much by not having Jello..yuck!

[Anita @ The Pink Funny Farm]

Hi girls, I just visited your blog today for the first time and I absolutely LOVE it! You two are so cute just livin the life we all wish we could live.....that being said, enjoy every minute of it!

[Colleen]

Just love your blog...

So much to be thankful for...we are so blessed.

If you get a chance...please visit our blog...it is brand new...just up and running yesterday.

Hope you enjoy it!!

Colleen